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    Teacher - Early Childhood Special Education - Miami, United States - ARC of South Florida

    ARC of South Florida
    ARC of South Florida Miami, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Job Description

    About our agency:

    The Arc of South Florida Inc. is a nonprofit private agency serving the community since 1953. Our mission is to ensure the rights of all persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities through effective advocacy and to provide specialized programs and services to help clients lead meaningful and fulfilling lives. We believe in the potential of each individual's ability to live, work, learn and play in their communities. Are you looking for a job where what you do makes an impact in your community? Are you seeking a position that makes you feel good about the work you do every day and where you know you are making a difference, even behind the scenes? Working at The Arc is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger If you want to translate your talent, passion, and commitment to helping people with disabilities, families, and the community, you might be what we are looking for.

    Responsibilities and Duties:

    1. Educational / Curriculum Responsibilities
      • Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the developmental level of the children.
      • Organize an accessible classroom arrangement that includes all learning centers.
      • Prepare and post lesson plans in advance based on High/Scope principles of learning, program requirements, Individual Family Support Plans.
      • Employ a variety of instructional techniques consistent with the special needs and capabilities of the children involved. This includes educational modifications, adaptive equipment and behavioral plans as appropriate.
      • Assess children's learning regularly according to program requirements and provide progress reports as required.
      • Participate in accreditation process for the site.
      • Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and administrative regulation.
      • Follow all Children's Trust requirements for EEI summer camp programming and assessments.
    2. Interactions with children
    • Initiate interactions with children including physical and verbal interactions that are developmentally appropriate, caring and nurturing.
    • Use positive behavior supports to encourage appropriate classroom behavior.
    • Participate in all aspects of care of children including diapering, feeding and positioning.
    • Be responsible for knowledge about the health conditions of children under your care and implement any health and safety procedures necessary. This includes, but is not limited to, specific health conditions, allergies, and feeding needs.
    • Incorporate therapy recommendations for best practices in positioning and implementation of the therapeutic activities in the classroom.
    1. Interactions with Families
    • Maintain positive interactions with families at all times.
    • Participate in Individual Family Support Plan meetings as part of a Multi-disciplinary team with the MDCPS Staffing Specialist.
    • Complete quarterly assessments of children's developmental areas for funders and families.
    • Attend parent education and support activities (Open House)
    • Follow agency guidelines regarding technology and social media.
    1. Interactions with Staff
    • Coach and mentor Teacher Assistants in developmentally appropriate classroom practices with children.
    • Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others.
    • Provide observations and suggestions to supervisors.
    1. Training
    • Complete initial orientation provided by the program.
    • Participate in ongoing in-service trainings.
    • Complete 45 hour and 10 hour training required by the Department of Children and Families of all early educators if required by the program.
    • Complete EEI summer camp specific orientation and professional development requirements.
    1. Policies and Procedures
    • Follow all agency Policies and Procedures and the Employee Handbook
    • Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards.
    • Safety:
    1. Follow all Agency safety and security policies and procedures
    2. Report accidents, injuries and unsafe work conditions to the Site Director or assignee
    • Ensure that personal appearance is professional and clean, following the dress code of the Children and Youth Department and wear the uniform of the program as required.
    • Speak with others using clear and professional language
    • Maintain child confidentiality
    • Maintain Agency confidentiality
    • Protect Agency assets
    • Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect children, equipment, materials and facilities.
    1. Other
    • Participate in fundraising activities and agency events throughout the year.
    • Present a positive image of The Arc of South Florida to the community.
    • Attend community meetings needed for contract compliance and the Department Director's directive.
    • Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
    • Perform other related and additional duties as needed.

    Specific Program Qualifications for the Birth-through Two program:

    Associates Degree required. Bachelors Degree preferred. Degrees in Early Childhood Education or related fields are preferred.

    Qualifications:

    1. Complete DCF Training hours in a specified period of time
    2. Bilingual (Preferred)
    3. Level 2 Background check and drug test
    4. Authorization to work in the USA

    What we offer:

    • Professional Training Opportunities
    • Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
    • Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick, and Bereavement
    • Life Insurance
    • Several Supplemental Insurance Policies
    • Retirement Plan
    • Family-friendly environment
    • The Opportunity to Make a Difference in the Community and the Organization

    Job Type: Full-time

    COVID-19 considerations:
    The Arc of South Florida, Inc. follows all DCF and CDC guidelines for COVID-19 safety.

    EEOC:

    The Arc of South Florida Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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